Clinical Dietitian — Inpatient Nutrition & Wellness

ADCES Connect; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continuing教育

401(k) and employee stock purchase计划

Flexible spending accounts

Vibrant work community

Job summary

Encompass Health in Houston is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead nutrition care for patients. You will assess nutritional needs, create and monitor dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets. Your work supports improved recovery and well-being.

Qualifications include active RD certification, state licensure, and a degree in Food & Nutrition. Experience in clinical dietetics is preferred, and you will collaborate with physicians and care teams to

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (ACDR/ ADA).
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition from an accredited institution.
• One year of clinical dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instructions.
• Coordinate with physicians and other care disciplines.
• Evaluate referral orders for adequate nutrition intake.
• Document information in medical records per standards.
• Implement care plans, adapt menus, assist with special dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and review menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Counsel patients

Collaborate with physicians

Nutrition assessment

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health in Houston is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead nutrition care for patients. You will assess nutritional needs, create and monitor dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets. Your work supports improved recovery and well-being.

Qualifications include active RD certification, state licensure, and a degree in Food & Nutrition. Experience in clinical dietetics is preferred, and you will collaborate with physicians and care teams to